Obituary of Edward L. Vineyard, Sr.

Edward L. Vineyard, Sr., 58, of Upper Deerfield Twp. died on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his home under the care of Hospice. Born in Bridgeton to the late William Vineyard, Sr. and Martha Mathis Vineyard, he was he husband of Janice Vest Vineyard. Edward was raised in Newport but had been a Bridgeton resident most of his life. Prior to his retirement, he had owned and operated Edward’s Hauling in Upper Deerfield for five years. Before that he had worked as a mechanic for Lilliston Ford in Vineland for 22 years. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Hopewell Twp. and loved his Harley Davidson Motorcycle and fishing in his free time. Besides his wife Janice, he is survived by a son, Edward Vineyard, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ, a daughter, Danielle Walsh of Upper Deerfield Twp.; four brothers, Billy Vineyard of Elmer, Donald Vineyard of Woodbine, Doug Vineyard of Vineland and Brian Vineyard of PA; a sister, Karen Framer of PA and several other family members and friends. Memorial services will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene, 350 West Park Dr., Bridgeton on Saturday, January 24th at 11 AM. Friends will be received at the church from 10 AM to 11 AM prior to the services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Upper Deerfield Twp. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com